The state of prisons in Venezuela: the Inter American Court on Human Rights takes action

20.02.06 | Observatorio Venezolano de Prisiones, Venezuelan NGO monitoring the state of prisons in the country, has furnished the Inter American Court on Human Rights with a horrifying report entitled "Penitentiary Situation in Venezuela" [power point presentation], that focuses on the situation of Monagas' jail La Pica. The Court's resolution in that respect can be read here in pdf format.